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 you wake gradually and without shock. Curious that personal peculiarities should extend even to such things. Keen observation, what? Human. C'est humain. [Looks around.] Eh bien! Hello, you dear little boys. [To, who bows profoundly.] Good morning! This would be the brilliant young professor. What? [A pause.] Why don't you sit down? [''He sits. The others sit simultaneously.'']

—[Ingratiatingly.] Did you rest well?

—It is really astonishing how well I sleep here. I don't know whether it's the fresh air, or that excellent bed, or the pleasant surroundings that soothe and refresh me so. A perfect balm to my nerves really I am quite happy here. You may laugh, but it's true that I shall never forget the days I have spent with you here. Dear Beatrice who thinks of everything for my comfort this fine old castle, this gently rolling landscape, the peace, the harmony of the life you live here Oh, I All I can say is that I have fallen in love with you.

—[Sweetly.] We are very happy, Albert, to know that you are enjoying your visit.

—[Sweetly.] We have no other aim, Albert.

—At night, when I am alone, Beatrice, I think of my poor father and your sainted husband